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Re: Security from others when server running



On Mon, 03 Sep 2001 15:33:50 EDT, JakeCatfox@aol.com writes:
>Hi, I'm running a server in a public location, and the applications running 
>on the server run in their own virtual console (or an xterm window). However, 
>if someone came up and closed the xterm or hit ^C they could cancel the 
>server operation, which risks data loss, server failure, etc., and they would 
>also have full access to every aspect of the user account the server is run 
>on.
>
>Is there a good way to keep others from messing with the server?

While there´s no real way without removing the physical access, but 
 xlockmore et al would spring to mind ;-)

cheers,
&rw
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